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EDA reports job, home, market value increases

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FAIRMONT – The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) had good news to share as it looked back on 2025 during its meeting on Monday. The report, created by CEDA Specialists Amber Patten and Celia Viesselman, reported a 3 percent increase in total jobs from 2019 to 2024, six new ...

Zero DUIs on New Year’s Eve

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FAIRMONT – The New Year was sweet indeed for the Fairmont Police Department, as there were zero drunk drivers encountered during the celebratory evening and early morning. Fairmont PD Sergeant Jaime Bleess said officers were out patrolling that night to ensure everyone was safely getting ...

Truman hears department reports

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TRUMAN— On Monday, the Truman City Council heard reports from a variety of departments during its first meeting of the year. These included updates from the ambulance, fire and utility department, as well as from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Matt Owens said that, following ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Motor vehicle registration-display another's plates — Laurin C. Henton, 46, of Lone Rock, Iowa; fined $185. Speeding — Raymond Saysanit, 42, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Gareth H. Bly, 45, of Northfield; fined $125. Failure to yield to vehicle/pedestrian — ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Jan. 2 11:04 a.m. — Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 3800 block of West Amber Lake Drive. 1:47 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of East 3rd Street. The animal in question was transported. 4:06 p.m. — An animal ...

FEDA loan program sees continued adoption and success

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FAIRMONT – Since being adopted in the first half of 2023, 17 businesses have been able to make changes for the better as part of FEDA’s (Fairmont Economic Development Association) Building Facade Loan program. This includes, but is not limited to, Sovell Jewelry, Silo 67, Giddy-Up ...